Chinese divers cemented their global dominance at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, closing the competition with a total of seven gold and three silver medals. Sunday's finals saw two additional golds secured in dramatic fashion, showcasing China's technical precision and competitive edge.
Women's 10m Synchronized Platform: Zhang Minjie and Lu Wei delivered a masterclass, scoring 347.58 points – 30 points ahead of Mexico's Alejandra Estudillo Torres and Gabriela Agundez Garcia. The Russian pair Alexandra Kedrina and Anna Konanykhina took bronze with 302.10 points.
Women's 3m Springboard: A thrilling all-Chinese duel unfolded as Chen Jia (380.55 points) narrowly defeated compatriot Chen Yiwen (372.90) by 7.65 points. Australia's Maddison Keeney claimed third place with 352.00 points.
Other highlights included Mexico's Osmar Olvera Ibarra and Juan Manuel Celaya Hernandez seizing gold in the men's 3m synchronized springboard, while Ukraine's Oleksiy Sereda triumphed in the men's 10m platform. Chinese pairs secured silver in two non-gold events, underscoring their consistent performance.
The World Cup now moves to Windsor, Canada, from April 10-13, where divers will continue their quest for Olympic qualification points.
